Meadow Springs
Two-thirds (67.2%) of all homes have four or more bedrooms, the highest proportion in this cohort, yet university qualifications at 19.8% sit 10.3 percentage points below the national average, creating a profile of large houses occupied by working-class families rather than professionals. Mining employs 11.7% of the workforce (297 workers), the second-highest sector, reflecting Mandurah-region FIFO commuters. Household income at the 57.2nd percentile ($1,654/week) is mid-range nationally, and the estimated $440,000 median keeps mortgage-to-income at 24.2%, below the stress line. Mortgage holders at 48.3% dominate tenure, consistent with a suburb of recent purchasers on the urban fringe south of Perth.
Population
9,160
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,654/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$440K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated $440,000 median offers one of Perth's cheapest entry points for a four-bedroom house. With 87.8% detached housing, 67.2% four-plus bedrooms and 23.1% three-bedrooms, the stock is overwhelmingly family-sized. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,733 produce a 24.2% mortgage-to-income ratio, manageable for the local income profile. Mortgage holders at 48.3% dominate tenure, with outright owners at 25.3% and renters at 26.3%. Average household size of 2.7 exceeds the 2.5 national norm. Oakwood Primary School (ICSEA 1,012, 973 students) sits above the national benchmark, while Meadow Springs Primary (ICSEA 964, 420 students) sits below. Walking/cycling at 0.9% and public transport at 5.0% mean car dependence is near-total at 86.7%.
For Buyers
The estimated $440,000 median offers one of Perth's cheapest entry points for a four-bedroom house. With 87.8% detached housing, 67.2% four-plus bedrooms and 23.1% three-bedrooms, the stock is overwhelmingly family-sized. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,733 produce a 24.2% mortgage-to-income ratio, manageable for the local income profile. Mortgage holders at 48.3% dominate tenure, with outright owners at 25.3% and renters at 26.3%. Average household size of 2.7 exceeds the 2.5 national norm. Oakwood Primary School (ICSEA 1,012, 973 students) sits above the national benchmark, while Meadow Springs Primary (ICSEA 964, 420 students) sits below. Walking/cycling at 0.9% and public transport at 5.0% mean car dependence is near-total at 86.7%.
For Investors
The 26.3% renter share is below the national average, limiting the tenant pool. At $350/week rent against a $440,000 estimated price, gross yield is approximately 4.1%, competitive for Perth's southern corridor. The vacancy rate of 7.9% is moderate. No development applications were recorded in 12 months, suggesting a built-out estate with limited new supply pressure. The 21.2% turnover rate is moderate, with 78.8% residential stability indicating tenants stay. Rent-to-income at 21.2% is moderate, and mortgage-to-income at 24.2% suggests households can service debt. The FIFO mining workforce (11.7%) creates a tenant segment that values proximity to Mandurah transport links.
Schools in Meadow Springs iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Oakwood Primary School
K-6 · 973 students
Meadow Springs Primary School
K-6 · 420 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 4,074, with Scottish (901), Irish (806) and the "Other" category (803) following. The 34.0% overseas-born share is 12.4 points above the national average, with Afrikaans (47 speakers), Gujarati (25), Mandarin (22), Punjabi (13) and Cantonese (12) as top non-English languages. The South African community (via Afrikaans) is a distinctive feature of Mandurah-region demographics. Median age of 38 is 2 years below national. Average household size of 2.7 exceeds the 2.5 national norm, and couples with children (3,284) strongly outnumber couples without (1,817). University qualifications at 19.8% are 10.3 points below the national average, consistent with the blue-collar employment structure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.8%
Houses
12.2%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses dominate at 87.8%, with semi-detached at 12.2% and no recorded apartments. The bedroom profile is the largest in this cohort: 67.2% four-plus bedrooms and 23.1% three-bedrooms, leaving under 10% for smaller configurations. Mortgage holders at 48.3% lead tenure, with outright owners at 25.3% and renters at 26.3%. The estimated $440,000 median is rent-derived. Mortgage-to-income at 24.2% and rent-to-income at 21.2% are both moderate. The near-absence of apartments and small dwellings means the suburb functions exclusively as a family-housing market, with limited downsizer or investor stock. SEIFA data is not available.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$713
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.9%
Unoccupied
273
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.0%
Couples, no children
7,258
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 18.6% (474 workers), followed by Mining at 11.7% (297), Education at 11.6% (296), Manufacturing at 8.5% (216) and Construction at 8.1% (207). The mining share reflects FIFO workers residing in Meadow Springs and commuting to remote sites. The occupational mix is broad: Professionals (603), Community/Personal (582), Clerical/Admin (431), Machinery/Drivers (423) and Sales (398), showing less white-collar concentration than metro Perth. Unemployment at 5.7% is moderate, and full-time employment at 62.7% is solid. The participation rate of 54.2% leaves 2,602 people outside the labour force, partly reflecting stay-at-home parents in this family-heavy suburb.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.7%
Part-time
31.6%
Participation
54.2%
Employed
3,653
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.8%
Postgraduate
3.3%
Born Overseas
34.0%
Dwellings
3,195
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total at 86.7%, with public transport at 5.0% and walking/cycling at just 0.9%, reflecting Meadow Springs' suburban-fringe layout south of Perth. Oakwood Primary School (ICSEA 1,012, 973 students, Government) sits above the national benchmark, while Meadow Springs Primary (ICSEA 964, 420 students, Government) sits below. SEIFA data is not available for this suburb. The 7.5% need-assistance rate (649 people) is above the national average. Mortgage stress at 24.2% and rent stress at 21.2% are both moderate, and the 13.5% volunteering rate is slightly below the national median. The suburb's value proposition is space and affordability rather than amenity or walkability.
Drive
86.7%
Public Transport
5.0%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Meadow Springs compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meadow Springs a good suburb to live in?
Meadow Springs suits families wanting large, affordable homes: 67.2% have 4-plus bedrooms at a $440,000 estimated median, with mortgage stress at just 24.2%. Trade-offs include 86.7% car dependence, limited walkability (0.9%), and university qualifications 10.3 points below the national average. Oakwood Primary (ICSEA 1,012) sits above the 1,000 benchmark.
What is the median house price in Meadow Springs?
The estimated median house price is $440,000 (rent-derived, 2025). Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,733 produce a 24.2% mortgage-to-income ratio against $1,654/week household income. Median weekly rent is $350, giving a gross yield of approximately 4.1%.
What schools are in Meadow Springs?
Two government primary schools serve the suburb: Oakwood Primary School (ICSEA 1,012, 973 students) sits above the national 1,000 benchmark, while Meadow Springs Primary School (ICSEA 964, 420 students) sits below. Secondary students typically attend schools in nearby Mandurah or Lakelands.
Is Meadow Springs safe?
Crime data and SEIFA scores are not available for Meadow Springs. The 78.8% residential stability rate and 48.3% mortgage-holder share (the second-highest in this cohort) suggest a settled, owner-occupied community with strong ties to the neighbourhood.
Is Meadow Springs good for property investment?
The 26.3% renter share is below average, limiting the tenant pool. Gross yield of approximately 4.1% ($350/week on $440,000) is competitive. The 7.9% vacancy rate is moderate. Zero DAs in 12 months confirm limited new supply. FIFO mining workers (11.7% of employment) create a specific tenant segment.
How is Meadow Springs's population changing?
Detailed growth forecasts are not available. The current population is 9,160 with 34.0% born overseas (12.4 points above national). The 78.8% stability rate and zero DAs suggest a built-out, settled suburb. Couples with children (3,284) dominate the household structure.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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